Ellen has spent nearly 20 years excelling in the competitive landscape of CT real estate, establishing a reputation as a well-respected industry innovator. Focusing on residential and luxury properties in The Farmington Valley, West Hartford, and surrounding areas, she strives to deliver first class service to her clients and exceed their expectations at every step of the home selling or buying process. Known for her extensive market knowledge, vast experience, strategic process, and unmatched devotion to her clients, the majority of her business comes through referral and word-of-mouth. A skilled and creative marketer and negotiator, Ellen keeps her attention not on problems, but on solutions.
Ellen has earned the prestigious Million Dollar GUILD recognition as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, This designation assures affluent buyers and sellers that she has the knowledge, experience and unique skills to meet their needs. With a keen understanding of a variety of markets and lifestyles she is able to cater to each of her client's specific goals. A consistent award winner for both sales and service. Ellen was recently recognized as one of the top fifteen of 1100 agents, company-wide.
Ellen is the founding member of The Sebastian Group and has called the Farmington Valley home for over 30 years. Born and raised in Boston, Ellen moved to Connecticut to attend college, fell in love with the area, and set down roots. She raised her three children in Canton and is now a resident of Avon. First licensed in real estate in 1987, Ellen went on to have a 15 year teaching career, before returning to real estate in 2006. She has worked tirelessly to establish herself as one of the top agents in the region, being nominated and elected as a Five Star real estate agent for 13 consecutive years.
Ellen enjoys giving back to the community and is currently the President of No Shoes Rhythm and Blues, an organization that produces live music events to raise money for charitable causes. She sits on the boards of two non-profits and volunteers her time to plan events and fundraisers for various organizations throughout the community.
“I like being in a business that brings out the best in me, I hold a huge piece of people's emotional and financial lives in my hands and that is a profound responsibility, but passion, commitment, and professionalism go a long way. I love the challenge of creatively solving problems, and real estate provides new and exciting challenges each and every day.”
One of the most essential parts to Ellen’s business is her mission statement:
“We strive to deliver first-class service to our clients and exceed their expectations at every step of the transaction. Our goal is to make the real estate process memorable, and one that our clients want others to experience.”
For exceptional service and priceless advice, reach out to Ellen directly for all your real estate needs in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.